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The Rosneath Peninsula
- is a peninsula in Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland. Formerly in the historic county of Dunbartonshire, it is formed on its eastern shore from the confluence of the Firth of Clyde with the Gare Loch, and of the Clyde with Loch Long to the west. It is approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) long (taken from the head of the Gare Loch) and 3.4 miles (5.5 km) across at its widest point. The 56th parallel north cuts through the southern end of the peninsula.
Although named after the small village of Rosneath on its eastern shore, the largest settlements are the contiguous villages of Kilcreggan and Cove at its southernmost tip. During the Victorian era it became a popular destination for wealthy Glasgow businessmen who built luxurious holiday homes along its shore. Rosneath Castle was for a time the residence of HRH Princess Louise, Queen Victoria's daughter. As with many grand houses in the area, it has since been demolished.
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Three In a Row
The Rosneath Peninsula
- is a peninsula in Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland. Formerly in the historic county of Dunbartonshire, it is formed on its eastern shore from the confluence of the Firth of Clyde with the Gare Loch, and of the Clyde with Loch Long to the west. It is approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) long (taken from the head of the Gare Loch) and 3.4 miles (5.5 km) across at its widest point. The 56th parallel north cuts through the southern end of the peninsula.
Although named after the small village of Rosneath on its eastern shore, the largest settlements are the contiguous villages of Kilcreggan and Cove at its southernmost tip. During the Victorian era it became a popular destination for wealthy Glasgow businessmen who built luxurious holiday homes along its shore. Rosneath Castle was for a time the residence of HRH Princess Louise, Queen Victoria's daughter. As with many grand houses in the area, it has since been demolished.
♫ Scottish Gaelic Music - Tha Mo Ghaol Air Àird a' Chuan ♫
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